Agriculture
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June 19, 2015
Nebraska's Third District is the number one agriculture district in the country, but red tape churned out by the Obama administration threatens to undermine producers' success. While the rapid growth of government has impacted all economic sectors, many recent regulations have targeted American agriculture.
Issues:AgricultureEconomyEnergy
June 1, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today about H.R. 404, his legislation affecting Nebraska’s Northport Irrigation District.
Issues:Agriculture
May 27, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today in response to the Obama administration’s decision to finalize and launch far-reaching water regulations under the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, now renamed by the administration as the Clean Water Rule.
Issues:Agriculture
May 18, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to applaud the passage of H.R. 1732, the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act.
Issues:Agriculture
May 1, 2015
With this year’s early start to the appropriations process, we have more time to make productive funding decisions in the best interest of our country. It is time for Congress to use the legislative process the way it was intended to cut waste and bring accountability back to Washington’s budget.
Issues:AgricultureBudget
April 2, 2015
Nebraskans are already wary of the red tape flowing from Washington. As the list of federal regulations under the Obama administration continues to grow, many people are concerned about the impacts these bureaucratic obstacles are having on their lives and livelihoods.
Issues:AgricultureEconomy
March 20, 2015
During National Agriculture Week, we recognize the crucial roles of farmers, ranchers and producers across America. I am very proud to represent Nebraska’s Third District, named by the Census of Agriculture as the number one agriculture district in the nation.
Issues:AgricultureTrade
March 16, 2015
On Thursday, March 12, Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) received the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at an event hosted by NAM member Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc., in Deshler, Nebraska.
Issues:AgricultureEconomyJobs
February 27, 2015
With 95 percent of consumers living outside the U.S. border and standards of living increasing in much of the developing world, global demand for Nebraska’s agriculture products is growing. Unfortunately, current trade barriers prevent our producers from fully capitalizing on this opportunity.
Issues:AgricultureTrade
January 30, 2015
In my role on the House Ways and Means Committee, I have the opportunity to help ensure trade initiatives keep Nebraska competitive in our global economy.
Issues:AgricultureTrade